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2027 Ford Expedition Trim Levels Guide: Active, Platinum, King Ranch, and Tremor

November 9th, 2026 by
2027 Ford Expedition Platinum SUV in Blue Ember Metallic, front three-quarter view

Picking a trim on a full-size three-row SUV matters more than most shoppers expect. It shapes your seats and cabin materials, affects your towing setup, and changes how the vehicle feels on the road. If you’re shopping in Birmingham, Alabama, this breakdown of the 2027 Ford Expedition trims will help you narrow the field, and…

2026 vs. 2027 Ford Maverick: Powertrain and Tech Updates

November 9th, 2026 by
2027 Ford Maverick XLT driving toward a city skyline at dusk

If you’re weighing a 2026 vs 2027 Ford Maverick, the biggest story is what you can order. There’s no fresh design. Ford’s 2027 order guide focuses on which engines and drivetrains go on which trims. Stivers Ford of Birmingham is a full-service Ford dealership that sells new Ford vehicles and used cars, and provides automotive…

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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT California Special Specs and Features Overview

October 15th, 2026 by
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT California Special in Rave Blue in downtown Birmingham

Ford has a long track record of taking a good Mustang and dressing it up without touching what’s under the hood, and the 2026 Mustang Mach-E GT California Special sticks to that formula. The California Special name goes back to 1968, and Ford brought it back as a styling and interior package built exclusively on…

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2026 Ford Bronco Sport Trim Levels: Which Model is Best for You?

October 10th, 2026 by
2026 Bronco Sport Trail

Choosing between the four 2026 Ford Bronco Sport trims comes down to how you actually plan to drive it. Some buyers want a capable daily companion for Birmingham traffic. Others want to disappear onto a trail for the weekend. The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport trims each answer that question differently, and knowing the distinctions before…

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Ford Ranger Raptor Horsepower Overview: What makes the Raptor Stand Out

October 10th, 2026 by
2026 Raptor Horsepower

  The Ford Ranger Raptor isn’t just another trim level bolted onto a midsize truck. Under the hood sits a twin-turbo 3.0L EcoBoost V6 that pushes horsepower well beyond anything else in the Ranger lineup. If you’re weighing whether those numbers translate into real driving advantages, the engine details below lay out exactly what you’re…

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2026 Mustang Dark Horse Engine Specs, Features and Upgrades

October 10th, 2026 by

The 2026 Mustang Dark Horse brings naturally aspirated performance Ford hasn’t offered before in a 5.0L V8. If you’re weighing the Dark Horse against a standard Mustang GT, the engine specs alone tell a compelling story. We’ll walk through what makes this powertrain and its supporting hardware stand apart, and you can explore new Mustang…

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2026 Mustang Dark Horse Engine Specs, Features and Upgrades

October 7th, 2026 by

The 2026 Mustang Dark Horse brings naturally aspirated performance Ford hasn’t offered before in a 5.0L V8. If you’re weighing the Dark Horse against a standard Mustang GT, the engine specs alone tell a compelling story. We’ll walk through what makes this powertrain and its supporting hardware stand apart, and you can explore new Mustang…

2026 vs. 2027 Ford Explorer: Feature Changes for Birmingham Families

September 16th, 2026 by
Black 2027 Ford Explorer

Picking between a 2026 vs 2027 Ford Explorer comes down to which features matter for your daily carpool runs, weekend trips to Oak Mountain, and everything else in between. We’ve walked plenty of Birmingham families through this exact decision, and both years have a strong case. If you want to see the differences in person,…

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Exploring the 2027 Ford Bronco Interior and Infotainment Technology

September 14th, 2026 by
2027 Ford Bronco Interior

Ford has confirmed two new special editions for the 2027 Bronco, and the cabin is worth a close look before the SUV lands on our Birmingham lot. The Bronco’s interior formula is already well sorted, from the 12-inch touchscreen to comfort features that went standard across the lineup a couple of model years back, and…

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2027 Ford F-150 FX4 and Tremor: Upgraded Capabilities for Birmingham

September 14th, 2026 by
2027 F-150 Tremor

Ford appears to be refreshing the F-150 lineup for the 2027 model year, based on a dealer order guide that surfaced online this summer. Ford hasn’t formally announced the changes yet, so treat the 2027 details below as preliminary. What isn’t preliminary is how FX4 and Tremor compare today, and that’s the useful starting point…

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